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Under Pressure

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (ESV) Dear Dad, As the world around us is changing rapidly. Our circumstances are shifting drastically. Our micro and macro-environmentsContinue reading “Under Pressure”

Glow in the Dark

Be a spark and glow in the dark.

I will Remember

But I will remember the LORD’s deeds; yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past. I will meditate on all your works; I will ponder your deeds. (Psalm 77:11-12) The days can be busy and life can be challenging, but I will remember. What you have brought me through and continue to do,Continue reading “I will Remember”

When Leaders Stray

It happened at the time of Solomon’s old age that his wives guided his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully with Yahweh his God as the heart of David his father had been (1 Kings 11: 4) And He had commanded him concerning this matter not to go after other gods,Continue reading “When Leaders Stray”

When Leaders Pray

Then Solomon stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all of the assembly of Israel, and he spread out his hands to the heavens, and he said, “O Yahweh, God of Israel, there is no god like you in the heavens above or on the earth beneath, keeping the covenant and theContinue reading “When Leaders Pray”

Who Are You Pleasing?

Am I trying to win over human beings or God? Or am I trying to please people? Galatians 1:10a Last week I was talking to my BFF. I mentioned that I have to be mindful of not “people pleasing”. It is funny that after all these years, I can struggle with this. I also thinkContinue reading “Who Are You Pleasing?”

Comfort in Chaos

You calm the roaring seas, calm the roaring waves, calm the noise of the nations. (Psalm 65: 7) Dear Lord, Thank you for being such a comfort in chaos. Thank you for calming the seas, the waves, and the noise pounding on the earth. Resting in You is the highest form of peace that IContinue reading “Comfort in Chaos”

Prayer for Perseverance

But the one who endures to the end—this person will be saved. Matthew 24:13 (LEB) I had a dream last night that God brought to my remembrance this morning-an answered prayer really. In the dream, I was sitting at my kitchen table, writing again. This was an answered prayer because I prayed to regain thatContinue reading “Prayer for Perseverance”

A Time of Prayer

Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. (1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV) Dear God, Some days, the world feels very heavy. Some days the path of righteousness seems weighty. But then I remember. I remember that this is not all there is and to look to you. I sense a great shift deep in theContinue reading “A Time of Prayer”

Peace in Heaviness

You will keep in perfect peace, all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) The title alone seems like a dichotomy right? That is what I thought too as I sat in it recently. I started sensing a great shaking coming a couple of years ago. Now it is aContinue reading “Peace in Heaviness”